RIP Greg Gumbel

[BFieldHusky]

He will be missed. Always enjoyed his calm presence in the studio during the NCAA tournament

 

[CL82]

I'm very sorry to hear this.

RIP

 

[storrsroars]

Had no idea he was 78, thought he was still in his 60s. He was a comfortable presence hosting the NCAAs. Never overexcited, never really controversial, just steady and solid and prepared. Sorry to hear he's gone.

 

[superjohn]

He was great. I've always enjoyed both brothers.

 

[Son of Robert]

Time marching on. I'm trying to think how far back I remember him from, he had a long career.

 

[uchusky32]

This is shocking news. Never thought he was 78.

 

[DogMania]

Sad to hear the news of his passing. Enjoyed his coverage of the NCAA tournament.

 

[UCTitleTown]

He was a huge part of my formative years as a sports fan. R.I.P.

 

[HCCForever]

Time marching on. I'm trying to think how far back I remember him from, he had a long career.

I forgot that he left CBS and went to NBC when CBS lost the NFL As others have mentioned, he always had such a calm presence.

 

[willie99]

Shocking, RIP

A true legend

 

[jibsey]

Great briadcaster. His brother Bryan is 76 but they both looked so young.

 

[BugsyCT]

I remember him from his ESPN days. Also did some Super Bowls for CBS. RIP

 

[SoCalCanine]

Greg was a real pro. Not many of them these days. RIP

 

[uconngb]

NO WAY he was 78….wow. This is tough

 

[YearoftheHusky]

Selection Sunday will never be the same.

 

[UCFan1513]

His voice is burned into my head as the start of march madness

 

[BugsyCT]

 

[storrsroars]

So he was 76 when that was filmed. I hope he donated his body to science because, damn, those are genes worth studying.

 

[BuffaloHusky]

I knew him 30 years ago and he was as terrific a person as he was a broadcaster. RIP.

 

[August_West]

He lived in Simsbury for years during his ESPN tenure. His daughter a Simsbury high grad same class as my brother. Real nice family, fantastic guy, great at his job who will be missed. Seemingly ageless.

 

[nickp91]

Greg Gumbel's legacy in broadcasting will live on as a beacon of professionalism and passion for sports

 

[Husky Alien]

Definitely one of the best tv presence and voices in broadcasting. He will be missed. RiP Greg Gumbel.

 

[freshler40]

He lived in Simsbury for years during his ESPN tenure. His daughter a Simsbury high grad same class as my brother. Real nice family, fantastic guy, great at his job who will be missed. Seemingly ageless.

Greg came into our shop in Canton one time. He was very easy to talk too. His passing is a loss to all sports in line with Howard C.

 

[superjohn]

Gumbel bros at Wrigley back in the day.